Completed - ENGLISH, GREEK - Historical, Documentary - 70 minutes
THE NEW GREEK AMERICANS 1960-2018 EMBRACE ANCESTRAL ROOTS IN THEIR OWN STYLE BUT IS IT ENOUGH TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF HELLENISM IN AMERICA? OLYMPIA DUKAKIS HOSTS AND NARRATES.
Year of production : 2019 Director(s) : Anna GIANNOTIS Writer(s) : Anna GIANNOTIS Cast : Olympia DUKAKIS Producer(s) : Antonia LIANOS (Greek Heritage Society of Southern California), Shelly PAPADOPOULOS (Greek Heritage Society of Southern California )
The story begins with Greek Americans during the 60's embracing these changing times despite their conservative upbringings. Each decade influences the Greek community with events such as the Civil Rights Movement, Invasion of Cyprus, and the nomination of Michael S. Dukakis for President of the United States. Heartfelt and humorous stories are also shared reflecting "Growing up Greek." Second and third generations display their active participation in their beloved ancestral heritage, but is it enough to keep Greek culture alive in America? Olympia Dukakis is the on camera host and narrator. This project is produced by the Greek Heritage Society of Southern California.
Country(ies) : USA
NYC Greek Film Festival 2019 (Documentary)Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2020 Official Selection